A Comprehensive List of Major Medical Education Conferences in 2023

2023 looks to be the year we collectively return to in-person conferences and meetings. Welcome back, everyone! Take some time to discover which events best suit your professional needs.

View the 2024 conference list here.

Introduction

Are you a dean or faculty member looking to network? A medical student or researcher hoping to learn about new technologies and treatments? Whatever your reasons may be, medical education conferences are a great way to:

Meet up with colleagues and peers from outside your organization.
Learn about initiatives to improve student learning and the broader healthcare industry.
Present on and hear about critical new research in the field.
Attend leadership and professional development workshops to help advance your career.

Let us help you identify the conferences that will impact you and your organization the most with an extensive list of medical education events to support your career goals as a dean, administrator, faculty member, or medical student. * Indicates an event Osmosis is attending in 2023.

The largest 2023 medical education conferences

AMEE Glasgow 2023*
August 26-30, 2023
Glasgow, Scotland

Hosted in Scotland’s second-largest city, AMEE’s annual conference is the leading event for European medical educators and students. More than 4,000 people from 90+ countries attend this conference annually to meet in person, discuss research, and learn from leaders in the industry.American Association of Clinical Anatomists
July 9-12, 2023
Orlando, FL

The international home for the advancement of clinical anatomy knowledge and anatomical services through education, research, and scholarship, the AACA. Attendees include faculty, anatomical services personnel, postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students, as well as health professionals, clinical faculty, and residents. American Association of Medical Colleges*
November 3-7, 2023
Seattle, WA

The annual AAMC conference convenes workforce community leaders to present data and analysis and engage in conversations about the healthcare workforce. Sessions are an opportunity to examine broad medical education topics from various perspectives, engender discussion, and engage diverse voices.Anatomy Connected 2023*
March 25-27, 2023
Washington, D.C.

The annual meeting of the American Association for Anatomy, Anatomy Connected encourages educators, researchers, and students to explore the latest research, develop new, valuable relationships, and find out what’s new in anatomy. Approximately 500 deans, faculty members, researchers, and physicians attend this conference.Educating Leaders ’23: The AACOM Annual Conference*
April 26-28, 2023
Baltimore, MD

Celebrating 125 years in existence, Educating Leaders is the biggest annual event in osteopathic medical education. Approximately a thousand medical school deans, faculty, administrators, students, university presidents, and government officials attend to network and learn about the field’s most important research and ideas. International Association of Medical Science Educators Annual Meeting*
June 10-13, 2023
Cancun, Mexico

Dedicated to professional development and curricular advancement in health education, The International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) is a nonprofit group that hosts a meeting of more than 600 people each year with a variety of faculty development workshops and presentations about innovative strategies for teaching and student assessment.

Medical education conferences focused on deans, administrators, and faculty

American Physiology Summit*
April 20-23, 2023
Long Beach, CA

An annual event designed by and for physiologists, this conference inspires attendees to collaborate and share the latest in the physiology field. Speakers include a Nobel Laureate, eight game-changers, and 80 foundational science sessions hosted by APS members.Association for Surgical Education Academy of Clerkship Directors*
April 13-15, 2023
San Diego, CA

The annual conference for internal medicine faculty and staff at medical schools and teaching hospitals, this meeting offers a full range of session types and topics for seasoned professionals, mid-careerists, and those new in their roles. Central Group on Educational Affairs (CGEA) Spring Conference
April 18-20, 2023
Indianapolis, IN

Faculty from CGEA member institutions meet at this event to discuss issues relevant to each region’s schools and students.

ChangeMe Ed® 2023 (AMA Annual Meeting)*
September 27-29, 2023
Chicago, IL

The annual meeting of the American Medical Association, this conference brings together leaders and innovators in medical education and related healthcare fields to transform how future physicians and residents are trained. This event features keynote speakers, peer-led breakout sessions and workshops, poster and exhibit halls, and presenters from institutions across the U.S.Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine
April 2-5, 2023
Austin, TX

The annual conference for internal medicine faculty and staff at medical schools and teaching hospitals, this meeting offers a full range of session types and topics for seasoned professionals, mid-careerists, and those new in their roles. Council of Deans (COD) and Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems Spring Meeting
March 23-25, 2023
Chicago, IL

At this annual conference, leaders from the AAMC Council of Deans (COD) and the Council of Teaching Hospitals (COTH) explore effective leadership practices in academic medicine. The councils meet for a day of joint programming followed by separate meetings to discuss ideas and challenges relevant to their respective groups.MedBiquitous 2023
October 16-18, 2023
Washington, D.C.

This conference brings innovators from various education and technology fields to connect and discuss best practices for using the latest tech approaches to improve patient outcomes in health education.

Medical education conferences focused on students

AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference
March 2-3, 2023
Washington, D.C.

This conference brings medical students from around the United States to network and learn how to become public health advocates. Students also have an opportunity to meet with their legislators on Capitol Hill to advocate for policies relevant to their personal lives and future careers.AMSA Convention & Exhibition
June 15-17, 2023
Phoenix, AZ

More than a thousand medical students and industry leaders come together from all over the world to discover ideas and technologies to help make healthcare more affordable, inclusive, and accessible. Conference attendees learn how to advocate for policies on Capitol Hill, focus on professional development, and learn about new opportunities in various targeted and engaging sessions.

Non-US medical education conferences

ASM 2023 – Developing a Diverse Workforce
July 12-14, 2023
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Attendees enjoy plenary lectures and debates, workshops, parallel sessions, pop-up events, and e-poster presentations to learn about the latest exciting research in medical education. We are delighted to share that Elsevier is the e-Poster platform sponsor for this year’s event!Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) 2023 Conference
June 26-29, 2023
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

This year’s theme, “Turning Tides, Navigating the Opportunities,” provides attendees from Australia, New Zealand, and across the globe with the opportunity to network and discuss best teaching practices for students in a variety of healthcare fields. IAMSE 2023 Annual Conference
June 10-13, 2023
Cancun, Mexico

The IAMSE invites educators to attend this event and learn about innovative ways to integrate science into the medical education curriculum. Approximately 200 deans, faculty members, researchers, and physicians attend this conference.

Looking to the year ahead

We hope this list of 2023 medical education conferences helps you find and attend events that have a positive impact on your institution and career. If you know of a conference that needs to be added to this list for this year or next, please email us at [email protected].

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Stephanie Stevens, Osmosis Brand Marketing Lead

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